VW will offer two engine and transmission options on the Passat Alltrack. The base engine is the same 140-hp 2.0-liter turbodiesel I-4 that we can find under the hood of Golf, Jetta, and Passat TDI models. That engine comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. The Passat Alltrack's optional engine is also a 170-hp 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-banger hooked up to a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The Passat Alltrack's single trim level comes well equipped; standard equipment includes Alcantara upholstery, a navigation system, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, front and rear parking sensors, and the same 18-inch "snowflake" wheels as the concept. VW will offer a host of high tech features as extras on the Passat Alltrack, including its Adaptive Chassis Control, Automatic Distance Control with City Emergency Braking, and even an electrically deployed tow bar.

Those of you guessing that VW would never bring a manual-transmission, diesel-powered, all-wheel-drive station wagon to the United States would be correct—Volkswagen currently has no plans to bring the Passat Alltrack here to compete against the Subaru Outback and Volvo XC70. What we get instead is the 2013 Audi Allroad, built in the same vein as the Passat Alltrack. Like the Alltrack, the Allroad gets all-wheel drive, and a suspension lift that increases ground clearance to 7.1 inches, as opposed to the Alltrack's 6.5 inches. Like the Alltrack the Audi Allroad will likely get a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 powerplant, though in this case it'll be a gas-powered engine familiar to A4 buyers.The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack goes on sale in the UK at the end of May for roughly $45,000 for the manual version, and about $49,000 for the more powerful version. The more luxurious Audi Allroad will likely cost about the same when it arrives later this year.

So far I have owned four VWs : a 1969 bug taught me to drive, a 89 Golf took me all over the place, a 2003 TDI Jetta is going string at 339K and a 2013 Passat is just getting broke in at 39K. Das Driven!! What people forget is the Passat 4-Motion of the past and of the remarkable drivetrains that AutoNation has both currently and in the past. WHY has VW been so stubborn in not allowing us to have the PASSAT in both sedan and wagon inn the TDI with all wheel drive? Are they so arrogant in not believing that we WANT this vehicle? The TDI in my Jetta can start on an incline with four American adults (read overweight) on a 20 degree incline. Talk about torque!!!

Subaru would roll up the carpet and simply leave if VW started to distribute this vehicle. BUT- Don't forget that Subaru has a diesel boxer that they sell on the other side of the pond that gets an equivelant 51mpg. Maybe that should simply start bringing in that power plant and then VW might think otherwise.

The REAL culprit here is the fuel companies. A real shell game. Lets simply argue that 50 miles is the standard unit measurement of distance traveled. The gas variant takes basically two fuel units (gallons) to travel that distance where the diesel variant takes one unit. Our politicians and our Automotive CEO's are simply bought off!!! What a shame.

Why Volkswagen build the best abroad and leave us with mimum options like the boring SUBARU, the ideal vehicle for me and many like me ? alltrack passat diesel engine 2L, six manual, nav, dual sunroof and tech package. Why Audi alltarck with no manual ? no diesel ? why A3 hatchabck gone for a A3 Sedan ? why all the best Euro models like Alfa, Peugeot, Citroen do not care about us ? they only bring a joke like the Fiat, the japanese bring everything that most are tasteless.

Volkswagen wants to be number one very soon, why do no please all people ? build a joke like the bug in Mexico, bad car, plenty of electric problems, bad resale value, so ? do something ! to bring the best so Volvo and Subaru wagons will remain in their showrooms with big discounts ! for people that enjoy driving like myself Volkswagen/Audi have the tools to please everybody ! do something ! please !!!

I agree, Mustangs, Camaros etc, and the the U.S they do not bring real cars like Alfa, Peugeot, Audi hatchaback 6 manual diesel, Volskwagen leave in Europe and the rest of world great vehicles like Amarok, Passat and Variant wagon, manual, all track, diesel, why ? to sell the fantastic Ford's ? Chevrolet's ? or the boring Toyota and Honda ? there are still alot of people that loves to drive real cars , I hope some day the wake up !

Ive been waiting for the Grand Cherokee Diesel but I would wait another year for this. Id buy it in a second! Put a 6 spd manual in it and Id buy it in half a second! The US never gets any good practical cars. Stop making 800hp mustangs and give me something with good gas mileage diesel power and all wheel drive!

it should come here, but not just because it's cool. vw has a great balance of cars right now, with plenty of affordable sedans for volume models, which all are made in north america, and they also have their more premium made-in-germany products such as the tiguan and cc for people who are loyal to the german company for their engineering quality. another premium niche german-made car would be a great addition to the lineup, but they might need another american-made one to balance it out, especially if they're planning on reintroducing the phaeton as well

Yes. i have the Passat 2008 4motion wagon and it needs a replacement in the couple of years (I'm at 90K miles now....). I freakin' love my car. I would pay around 40K for it. The Audi is tooooo small inside. I think there will be a market for it if you make the interior roomy enough. And I like my Passats made in Germany;-).

OK, I'm begging here,VW. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring the Alltrack to the US. It will be a guaranteed winner, especially in TDI form. I promise, if you bring it here, my local VW dealer will have a nicely cared for used Toyota Sienna minivan on the lot that same week.

Still driving my '03 Gti w/ 150k miles on it, but I got a kid on the way. I've been scanning the web for the arrival of this alltrack for a year now... nothing else on the market gives me the space, the fuel efficiency and the capability... not to mention fun to drive and features. Need it asap. What's the hold up, VW?!?

Yes. I truly wish the would offer any TDI all wheel drive option other than Taureg. (Not that I don't love the Taureg, just can't afford it) I love my Jetta. Would trade up into an All Track TDI in a second.

VW Alltrack. In a heartbeat. This car has everything I want. I would buy it TODAY. For god's sake! stop teasing us! At least make the dang thing available for special order! My preference would be for the 170 hp TDI in 6 speed MANUAL transmission (not all this automatic golf cart mumbo jumbo)

Bring on the 6 speed all track wagon diesel please. I will settle for the front wheel drive even. I am outgrowing my 09 Jetta TDI wagon with the 6 speed. 75,000 mi later, It's still luv y dub by torque city sporty driving fun. In 2 years i"ll be 62, ready for a little more plush , but hell I'm not dead yet. I still like to zoom around town. Passat will be on my list.

TDI bluemotion and Manual. Bring it on! VW and the European market each have the right approach. Unfortunately the US protection efforts at EPA, Detroit and Houston preclude this offering ever reaching the US market. Sadly Subaru lost the utilitarian look with its latest Outback (Gimick SUV glamour).

I love my Outback. It is perfect...except for not having a diesel. I have had TDI in the past and it was terrific. Whoever builds the AWD diesel family hauler first for North America, Subaru or VW, gets me as a customer the day it comes out.

What's wrong with the plain old gas-powered Passat wagon, something that could be had for less than 30k? Forget all track, "sport wagon" and turbo diesel. Why do manufacturers think that the wagon has to be reinvented for the US market? I think many Americans are looking for an economical alternative to SUVs.

Well:
- it's based on the european passat
- it's way too expensive a car for VW's US strategy which is to sell cars bigger and cheaper
- it would be way too low a volume
So these reasons, VW will NEVER import it.
Would VW build one equivalent based on the US passat: no, because it probably doesn't the US strategy either. The Toyota Venza and Honda Accord Crosstour could be the direct competition, but that passat probably looks too wagon-like to please US customers...
So why bother asking ?

Don't really care. Just wish they would bring the Golf GTD here as well as the TDI Tiguan....a 170hp TDI Tiguan would be the perfect family car for me. VW.... we know you read these responses.... just do it already!!!!

Forget the crossovers those are about as rugged as a minivan. oddly our old 86 Voyager was pretty rugged... but still, besides this basicly is a CUV isn't it? kind of like the last generation Subi Outback. and AMC Eagle.

our government is failing, our roads might suffer neglect, the Cross verities are slightly more rugged then the normal versions so they make perfect sense! especially if the roads do crumble...
anyway I would want a Cross Up, best looking car of that size and it's practical as a rural subcompact! that's the biggest win there.

If the VW was priced about 10 grand less than the Audi, I would definitely look at it. I really like what the Outback is, but have a hard time with the look of the front end. The Audi is nice, but it is to expensive, especially when you start adding options. The Volvo has a ride like an old cadillac for my taste (I drive a 530i) but I do like its looks, but still priced a little high. If VW kept up the quality of the old interiors and had a good price count me in.

The Alltrack is a nice looking ride, until you get down to price. I'd rather have a Touareg for that pricepoint.
What VW needs is an entry-level Passat Wagon. Front wheel drive, diesel, auto/manual option, and the typical standard features. Price it under $30k, and you've got a winner.

I think a Passat wagon, if it didn't cost much more than the Chattanooga-built sedan, would be succesful in the US. The diesel alone would make it a sought-after car. If you want a diesel that can carry any cargo you have to really spend some money for a high-end German brand or go to a fullsize, heavy duty truck. I think this could be a viable option. I'd be interested. I'd take mine with the 140 horse TDI and 6 speed manual; I don't really need AWD, but I would like a suspension you could raise to clear dirt roads and steep curbs. More wagon choices are always good. I wish Chrysler offered something like that.